Amritsar to Manali taxi
- Distance
- 388 km
- Drive time
- 8 to 9 hours
- Fare
- From Rs 7,000
The drive from Amritsar to Manali
Manali is the longest of our regular Himachal runs: 388 km, eight to nine hours, through Chandigarh, Mandi and the Kullu valley. The Beas runs alongside you for the last third of the drive, which is the prettiest part, and the Aut tunnel has cut a good half hour off the old route. We suggest starting before dawn so the hill section from Mandi onwards is done in daylight, and many families split it with a night halt at Mandi or Kullu. Sundernagar lake and the Pandoh dam are easy breaks. May and June are the busy season, September and October give you clear peaks with fewer people, and December to February is for snow in the upper valley. In Manali itself, Hadimba temple, Old Manali and the Solang valley, now easy to reach through the Atal tunnel, are the usual first stops.
Fares by car
| Car | Seats | One-way fare | Luggage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire | 4 + driver | From Rs 7,000 | 2 medium bags |
| Toyota Etios | 4 + driver | From Rs 7,000 | 2 medium bags + 1 cabin bag |
| Maruti Ertiga | 6 + driver | Quote on WhatsApp | 3 medium bags |
| Toyota Innova | 6 + driver | Quote on WhatsApp | 4 medium bags |
| Innova Crysta | 6 + driver | Quote on WhatsApp | 4 medium bags |
| Tempo Traveller | 12 + driver | Quote on WhatsApp | Large group luggage |
| Force Urbania | 13 + driver | Quote on WhatsApp | Large group luggage |
| Luxury cars and buses | On request | Quote on WhatsApp | As per vehicle |
Round trip, multi-day and hill-route fares are quoted on WhatsApp. Toll, fuel, parking and state tax depend on the trip and are confirmed in your quote.
Fares last updated: 1 October 2026
Included
- Car with a driver
- Fuel within the 8 hrs / 80 km slab
- GST as shown in your quote
Not included
- Toll
- Fuel beyond the included slab
- Parking
- State tax where it applies
- Entry tickets and guide fees
Toll, fuel, parking and state tax depend on the trip — the amount is confirmed in your WhatsApp quote before you travel.
Stops and things to see
Good stops on the way: Chandigarh; Sundernagar lake; Aut tunnel; Kullu.
- Hadimba Devi temple and Old Manali
- Solang valley and the Atal tunnel drive
- Vashisht hot springs and the Beas riverside
Amritsar to Manali taxi FAQs
What is the fare for an Amritsar to Manali taxi?
A sedan from Amritsar to Manali starts at Rs 7,000 one way. Bigger cars, round trips and multi-day plans are quoted on WhatsApp for your dates.
Can the Amritsar to Manali drive be split over two days?
Yes, and for families it is the better plan. We can halt for the night at Mandi or Kullu and continue the next morning, so the hill driving all happens in daylight. Tell us on WhatsApp and we quote for the two-day trip.
Can I book a one-way taxi to Manali?
Yes, one-way and round trips are both available to Manali in the car you choose. A one-way drop usually costs less than a return, and we tell you both prices on WhatsApp.
Are toll, fuel, parking and state tax included?
It depends on the trip. Your WhatsApp quote states exactly what is included and what is payable separately, so there is no surprise at the end of the journey.